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  Mystic, CT
  (860) 572-7755

  Niantic, CT
  (860) 691-0078

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Breed Handling - Time Change

Mondays - 8:20 pm

 

Labor Day weekend

No Social & classes Sat. & Sun. Sept. 4 & 5

NO daycare & classes Monday Sept. 6

 

Welcome!

My Dog's Place is located in Southeastern Connecticut, with facilities in Mystic and Niantic. We offer daycare, training classes, and activities for dogs of all ages and levels (and their humans!). We also provide private,  In-Home training and consultations for all types of behavioral issues. 

We are the only fully licensed and insured facility in Southeastern Connecticut that teaches through ALL positive reinforcement methods and leadership training. This type of training fosters a relationship of understanding and trust. We will help you become your dogs confident trustworthy leader, therefore giving you a lifetime of mutual enjoyment. Unlike traditional training methods, we do not use, recommend or allow the use of choke collars, pinch collars, shock collars or physical corrections in our facility.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail us at amydogsplace@aol.com.

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Training

We offer all levels of Obedience classes, from Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Manners, Beyond Basics to upper level Canine Good Citizen and Therapy dog training. In addition to obedience training classes, we offer many activities for enjoyment, energy release and extended training skills.  Agility, Flyball, Rally-O, Tricks & Games, Freestyle, Watersports and social hours just to name a few. Learn more...
 

Class Schedule

Already know what type class you are looking for? Take a peek here at the Class schedule to see dates, times and availability.

 

Behavioral Counseling

My Dog's Place has specialized trainers for all types of canine behavioral challenges. Our experienced trainers can help you resolve many serious issues like dog aggression, human aggression (biting, snapping, growling), separation anxiety and door charging. Others troublesome behaviors like fearfulness -shyness, nuisance barking, chewing and destruction, rough and rowdy play behaviors, jumping up and lunging can be solved with a our leadership based training. Please email or call to discuss your particular needs.

 

 Puppy Playgroups - 1 hour - $5 per visit

a great way to socialize your puppy with other pups and people, our trained staff will supervise play.

Saturdays - Mystic - 9:00 am

Sundays- Niantic 10:30 am

New pups under 6 months of age are welcome to join, bring a copy of your pups current vaccinations to your first visit.

 

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Saturdays - Mystic - 11:15 am 

Sundays - Niantic - 11:30 am

  Our Adolescent group is for dogs that currently socialize well off leash in a My Dog's Place class or daycare or that have been regularly been attending My Dog's Place socializations. If your dog is over 6 months and has not socialized with us we can not admit him/her into our social groups. But you are encouraged to join a  class so that we may adequately get to know your dog before socializing him/her. 

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 Adult Socials - 1 hour - $5 per visit

Saturdays - Mystic  10:15 am

Sundays - Niantic  9:30 am

 

Our Adult and Adolescent groups are for dogs that currently socialize well off leash in a My Dog's Place class, daycare or that have been regularly been attending My Dog's Place socializations. If your dog is over 6 months and has not socialized with us we can not admit him/her into our social groups. But you are encouraged to join a  class so that we may adequately get to know your dog before socializing him/her. 

 

 

Contact Us

Do you have questions or comments? Please drop us a line. Go to Contact Us.
 
Directions
Here you will find directions to the Mystic and Niantic facilities from I-95. We look forward to seeing you soon! Go to Directions.

 

 

 

 

Events to check us out at this summer

 

 

* The Seaside Sprinters - MDP Flyball team will be competing in Foxboro Mass. on Sept. 4 & 5

 

* MDP Canine Water Sports Trial

Sunday September 12 - Ledyard CT.          

 

 

 

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UPCOMING FUN SUMMER CLASSES

 

Intro Agility  - Mystic

Saturdays  September 11 - 2:30 pm

Saturdays  October 16 - 5:00 pm

  8 wks  - $140  with Bea

 

Introductory Flyball

Mystic - Fridays October  1

 6:00 pm - 6 wks -  $110

 

Scenting with a Purpose

Niantic location - starts Thursday October 7

Introductory level - 6:00 pm

Scenting II - 7:15 pm

  6 wks - $110 with Marge

 

Out & About

Mystic - Saturdays September 11- 8:00 am  

Niantic - Sundays  September 19 - 8:30 am

 6 wks - $110 with  Bea

 

TTouch Workshop

Mystic - Sunday September 19

 

Click here for our complete class schedule

Niantic Self Serve Dog Washdog wash bath tub

Self Serve Dog Wash available at our Niantic location. We supply raised tubs, shampoo, conditioner and towels for $15 per dog. All you need to bring is the dog and the elbow grease. The Self Serve tubs in Niantic are available for walk-ins Monday-Friday  7:30 am to 5:30 pm.

 

 

SAVE THE DATE ! ! ! ! !

 

7th Annual  My Dog's Place

CLIENT APPRECIATION DAY

"The Amazing Race"

 

This event is open to our current and past clients as a show of our appreciation

Sunday, September 26th  2010

11:00 - 3:00 pm    Rain or Shine

 North Stonington Fairgrounds

 Door prizes - Trivia questions - Free Lunch - Vendors - Microchips - CGC Tests

Win prizes - try all the challenges with your dog.

 

Doggie Day School

Our Adult Daycare is a daycare program for dogs that provides play and training under supervision by professionals.  Daycare is great for people who work and want their dog to be active and engaged during the day.  Many non-working owners send their dog to daycare simply to give the dog an important social and physical outlet. Find out more about Daycare.

We currently have openings at our Mystic location.

At our Niantic location we have openings on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

 

PUPPY DAYCARE!

Available at our Mystic location

For pups 10 weeks to 5 months old

Monday - Friday  6:30 am to 6:00 pm

 

Benefits of puppy daycare are numerous:

 Provides an energy outlet for your young pup. 

 

Develops positive social skills with people and dogs.

 

  Simple manners training includes sit, down and wait at the door. 

*Separate play and bathroom area from adult dogs*

So that we can provide the best care possible please make reservations 24 hours in advance

 Puppy Daycare FEES:   1 day per week  $30 

  2-4 days per week  $28 per day  /  5 days per week  $120

Call My Dog’s Place for more information or to make a reservation.  

 (860) 572-7755  

 

 

The Seaside Sprinters - My Dog's Place flyball team info page.

 

Articles of Interest:

Occasionally, we are featured in local newspapers where we discuss a number of different topics related to dogs and how they are integrated with our day to day life. From responsible ownership, to household hazards, to travel tips

Other topics include:
Hitting the Beach | Bite Prevention | Giving Pets as Gifts | Proper Exercise
 

About the Owner:

Marge Lineweber brings you over 12 years of experience in dog care and training. Marge is personally involved in all aspects of the daycare and training classes. Her love for animals creates a nurturing environment and a great place for your dog to grow and learn.
Read more About Us.

 

 

"A Daycare, Training, & Activity Center for Dogs and Their Families."